Author: Rhys Gregory

A POPULAR reality TV star is the new ambassador for a North Wales Leisure Firm. The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOC) favourite Ester Dee will represent the UK Leisure Living brand going forward. Born in the Czech Republic, Ester says she is thrilled to be joining forces with the multi award-winning company, which has sites in Deeside, Mochdre and St Asaph. The 35 year-old – a former Playboy playmate who also appeared on Celebrity Dinner Date and Celebrity Coach Trip – now lives in Deganwy with daughter Pearl and looks forward to working alongside Managing Director Gareth Jones and his…

Daring to Dream is a young and ambitious charity whose mission is to support the emotional health and wellbeing of adult patients in Wales. One of the ways in which they do this is transforming patient day rooms, relatives’ rooms and quiet rooms in hospital. They have completed another two such rooms in the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in the last month: the relatives’ room and quiet room in critical care. Rooms such as these are normally very dismal and bleak, both in décor and furnishings, yet they are important spaces to support emotional wellbeing. Spaces for relatives for…

The Coronavirus control measures in place at Ceredigion’s Household Waste Sites have been under continual review since the sites reopened in summer 2020. The latest review, which takes into account the reduced use of the sites over the winter period, has resulted in some changes which will take effect on 1 November 2021. The changes are as follows: The odd and even registration number plate system will be suspended, and the opening hours will revert to pre-coronavirus. Opening hours: Aberystwyth, Lampeter and Cardigan Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00-15:00 Llanarth Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00 All…

The Gower Dough Co., whose staff spent their summer months at Margam Country Park serving wood fired pizza to visitors, are delighted to announce a return to the park this October Half Term. The pizza company will re-launch this autumn as ‘Gower Dough Presents’ to put on a series of Drive-in Cinema events at the East Lodge entrance to the park. An exciting line up of films has been arranged from Wednesday 27th until Saturday 30th October all to be watched from the comfort of a car. The line up includes cult classics like The Little Shop of Horrors (PG)…

​Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that more than 47,000 people within the most vulnerable groups across the region have now received their Covid-19 booster vaccination. They have also published answers to frequently asked questions to help clear up confusion over why the booster vaccinations are necessary, how they can be accessed and more. In Bridgend County Borough, care home residents have all received a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot, and the booster programme is currently targeting frontline health and social care staff and vulnerable people who are aged 75 and over. Thousands more appointment letters have been issued…

RCT Council has appointed a contractor to carry out ground investigations at Graig Ddu Tip in Dinas. Work from today will inform a detailed review of the site and enable additional monitoring on top of ongoing regular inspections. Jackson Drilling Holdings Ltd will begin the investigatory work within the historical colliery spoil tip from Monday, October 25. The tip is located above Graigddu Road in Dinas, and the site is in private ownership. The upcoming scheme is funded through Welsh Government’s Coal Tips Safety Grant. Initial enabling work will begin from today, with the ground investigations following over the next…

Wales will be taking on New Zealand on Saturday, October 30that Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 5.15pm – there will be a full city centre road closure from 1.15pm until 8.15pm to ensure all ticket holders are able to get into the stadium safely. Those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listed at principalitystadium.wales before they travel into the city. Road closures From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare Gate 5 and protect queuing fans. The…

As Castle Street re-opens to private vehicles by the end of October, controls are being put in place to manage traffic flow in this part of the city centre. The new bus gate on Westgate Street will help the control room manage this traffic flow, along with additional controls to junctions on adjoining streets, on Cathedral Road, Dumphries Place and North Road. Additional traffic flow and air quality monitors have been installed in nearby residential areas. The new bus gate will be installed on Westgate Street by October 31st- to support the prioritisation of bus travel and sustainable modes of…

Bute Park has announced its newest improvement project to enhance the Cardiff city centre park. ‘Percussion and Play’ has been selected as the next fundraising project after user feedback suggested visitors to the park would like to see enhanced play equipment to complement the existingwoodland balance trail, numerous play sculptures and natural play opportunities. The new accessible learning and play area will include: fully interactive and accessible musical play equipment (drums, xylophones and other percussion pieces) interpretation boards which will display information in a vibrant and inviting way whilst educating visitors and guiding use of the equipment magnifying posts to…

New data showing the true extent of Wales’ coal tip challenge has been published today as the First Minister of Wales makes a fresh call for the UK Government to invest in coal tip safety and ‘help communities who have already given so much’. For the first time ever, the Welsh Government has been able to provide a breakdown of the 2,456 identified tips in Wales split into risk categories and by local authority. The new data follows a written statement from Climate Change Minister Julie James earlier this month where she confirmed Welsh Government had collected the data and…